Coach Ben PodcastSat, 30 May 2020 20:12:12 +0000Sun, 07 Jun 2020 02:30:44 +0000Libsyn WebEngine 2.0http://www.coachbz.com
enhttp://www.coachbz.combenzhuang1@gmail.com (benzhuang1@gmail.com)http://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/b/b/2/d/bb2dc77eaa222580/Logo.pngCoach Ben PodcastCoach Ben Zbjj,brazilianjiujitsu,diet,exercise,fitness,health,healthylifestyle,jiujitsu,nutrition,personaltrainer,personaltraining,strengthconditioningnobenzhuang1@gmail.comepisodicWill Jiu-Jitsu Academies Survive?Will Jiu-Jitsu Academies Survive?Sat, 30 May 2020 20:12:12 +0000Through pandemic, jiu-jitsu academies have many obstacles to face on the road to recovery. Whether through regulations or academy owner's treatment towards their student base, Coach Ben covers the topic through these multiple angles.]]>Through pandemic, jiu-jitsu academies have many obstacles to face on the road to recovery. Whether through regulations or academy owner's treatment towards their student base, Coach Ben covers the topic through these multiple angles.]]>41:14no136fullCoach Ben ZPositives of the PandemicPositives of the PandemicMon, 25 May 2020 10:10:22 +0000Not all that comes out of a bad situation is "bad". Starting with a positive mindset will be key to moving onward and positioning yourself for the highest probability of a full recovery through this pandemic.]]>Not all that comes out of a bad situation is "bad". Starting with a positive mindset will be key to moving onward and positioning yourself for the highest probability of a full recovery through this pandemic.]]>33:16no135fullDan Lukehart (Part 2) - Strategies for Re-openingDan Lukehart (Part 2) - Strategies for Re-openingSat, 16 May 2020 00:14:09 +0000Coach Ben welcomes "TrumpetDan" Dan Lukehart as they discuss some ideas on how to reopen once the stay at home orders end.

Brea Jiu-Jitsu

]]>Coach Ben welcomes "TrumpetDan" Dan Lukehart as they discuss some ideas on how to reopen once the stay at home orders end.

Dan or "TrumpetDan" is the owner of Brea Jiu-Jitsu in Brea, California and a black belt under Beneil Dariush.

]]>Dan Lukehart on re-opening BJJ academies after the coronavirus outbreak.

Dan or "TrumpetDan" is the owner of Brea Jiu-Jitsu in Brea, California and a black belt under Beneil Dariush.

]]>01:28:23no133fullBJJ Customs: UniformsBJJ Customs: UniformsThu, 07 May 2020 00:39:43 +0000Uniform requirements in martial arts. Culty or not?]]>Uniform requirements in martial arts. Culty or not?]]>42:09no131fullLife Lessons #1 - Play long term games with long term peopleLife Lessons #1 - Play long term games with long term peopleTue, 05 May 2020 22:03:10 +0000Life Lessons #1 - Play long term games with long term people If you can’t see yourself working with someone for life, don’t work with them for a day.]]>Life Lessons #1 - Play long term games with long term people If you can’t see yourself working with someone for life, don’t work with them for a day.]]>11:35nofullCovid-19 Update #2, The road to recoveryCovid-19 Update #2, The road to recoveryTue, 05 May 2020 19:57:50 +0000Covid-19 Update #2, The road to recovery]]>Covid-19 Update #2, The road to recovery]]>41:24no132fullCoach Ben ZSubmission Underground 13 RECAPSubmission Underground 13 RECAPThu, 30 Apr 2020 20:54:35 +0000Submission Underground 13 RECAP

]]>37:46nofullBJJ Customs: The Gauntlet/WhippingBJJ Customs: The Gauntlet/WhippingSat, 18 Apr 2020 01:17:40 +0000Coach Ben and Jim Lawson talk about whether or not we should continue the tradition of "the gauntlet" when students are promoted to the next belt rank.]]>Coach Ben and Jim Lawson talk about whether or not we should continue the tradition of "the gauntlet" when students are promoted to the next belt rank.]]>25:01no130fullCoach Ben ZBJJ Customs: Rolling with Higher RanksBJJ Customs: Rolling with Higher RanksSat, 18 Apr 2020 00:56:14 +0000Coach Ben opens the discussion of the courtesies of rolling with higher belts. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Hierarchy. Customs and Traditions.]]>Coach Ben opens the discussion of the courtesies of rolling with higher belts. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Hierarchy. Customs and Traditions.]]>38:31nograppling,bjj,jiujitsu,submissions129fullCoach Ben ZCovid-19 Update, Fate of BJJ gyms, Gordon Ryan ControversyCovid-19 Update, Fate of BJJ gyms, Gordon Ryan ControversySun, 05 Apr 2020 18:54:45 +0000Covid-19 Update, Fate of BJJ gyms, Gordon Ryan Controversy]]>Covid-19 Update, Fate of BJJ gyms, Gordon Ryan Controversy]]>33:03no128fullCoach Ben ZBJJ Customs: BowingBJJ Customs: BowingWed, 25 Mar 2020 20:49:14 +0000Recorded at the end of last month, Coach Ben and Jim address the tradition of bowing and its position in the community as a custom and a courtesy. But does it go too far from time to time?]]>Recorded at the end of last month, Coach Ben and Jim address the tradition of bowing and its position in the community as a custom and a courtesy. But does it go too far from time to time?]]>15:33no127fullCoach Ben ZBJJ Customs: Washing Your BeltBJJ Customs: Washing Your BeltMon, 23 Mar 2020 04:02:30 +0000Recorded at the END OF LAST MONTH, Coach Ben and Jim address the tradition of "not" washing your belt and discuss the modern-day practicality of said custom in the current time of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic across the globe.]]>Recorded at the END OF LAST MONTH, Coach Ben and Jim address the tradition of "not" washing your belt and discuss the modern-day practicality of said custom in the current time of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic across the globe.]]>16:03no126fullConsiderations for Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Recorded 3/9Considerations for Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Recorded 3/9Mon, 23 Mar 2020 03:55:35 +0000Considerations for Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Recorded 3/9

Needless to say, this episode did not age well.

The situation here has become far more serious and continues to become more serious by the day. Practicing social distancing at this point is a must and even further action such as isolation may be needed to control the spread.

]]>Considerations for Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Recorded 3/9

Needless to say, this episode did not age well.

The situation here has become far more serious and continues to become more serious by the day. Practicing social distancing at this point is a must and even further action such as isolation may be needed to control the spread.

]]>43:27no125fullHow to Improve Your CardioHow to Improve Your CardioMon, 23 Mar 2020 02:57:08 +0000Coach Ben breaks down energy systems training for Brazilian jiu-jitsu. How to improve your cardio for jiu-jitsu.]]>Coach Ben breaks down energy systems training for Brazilian jiu-jitsu. How to improve your cardio for jiu-jitsu.]]>29:57no124fullTraining Room MindsetTraining Room MindsetThu, 05 Mar 2020 19:46:12 +0000Getting the most out of your training with the proper mental approach and mindset.]]>Getting the most out of your training with the proper mental approach and mindset.]]>33:25no123fullSupplements for PerformanceSupplements for PerformanceThu, 27 Feb 2020 19:09:12 +0000Coach Ben talks about dietary supplements that can help you boost your sports performance. Creatine, Caffeine, Beta Alanine and more.]]>Coach Ben talks about dietary supplements that can help you boost your sports performance. Creatine, Caffeine, Beta Alanine and more.]]>36:11no122fullLearning Jiu-Jitsu online. The Good and Bad.Learning Jiu-Jitsu online. The Good and Bad.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 22:42:38 +0000Coach Ben and Jim delve into the world of online instructionals, the pitfalls that are associated with them as well as the extraordinary benefits of having access to them.]]>Coach Ben and Jim delve into the world of online instructionals, the pitfalls that are associated with them as well as the extraordinary benefits of having access to them.]]>25:35no121fullPerformance Enhancing Drugs in Sport BJJPerformance Enhancing Drugs in Sport BJJSun, 16 Feb 2020 22:04:39 +0000Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sport BJJ

Coach Ben covers some insight into athletic drug testing and offering some of the context behind some of the results that come from them.

]]>Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sport BJJ

Coach Ben covers some insight into athletic drug testing and offering some of the context behind some of the results that come from them.

]]>26:02no120fullKasai Pro 7 RecapKasai Pro 7 RecapSat, 08 Feb 2020 05:08:52 +0000Coach Ben recaps the Kasai Pro 7 event that took place in Dallas TX.]]>Coach Ben recaps the Kasai Pro 7 event that took place in Dallas TX.]]>36:04nofullCoach Ben ZWhat SHOULD you have in your Gear Bag?What SHOULD you have in your Gear Bag?Sat, 08 Feb 2020 05:03:57 +0000Coach Ben and Jim Lawson discusses what you should have in your gear bag.]]>Coach Ben and Jim Lawson discusses what you should have in your gear bag.]]>17:28no119fullCoach Ben ZAre Leg Locks Really More Dangerous?Are Leg Locks Really More Dangerous?Mon, 03 Feb 2020 21:45:55 +0000Outlawed in many competitions and in some circles, frowned upon because of their "increased" risk of afflicting serious injury. But are they any more dangerous than other joint locks? Coach Ben goes in on this subject.]]>Outlawed in many competitions and in some circles, frowned upon because of their "increased" risk of afflicting serious injury. But are they any more dangerous than other joint locks? Coach Ben goes in on this subject.]]>35:37no118fullCoach Ben ZR.I.P. Kobe and IBJJF European Jiu-Jitsu Championships RecapR.I.P. Kobe and IBJJF European Jiu-Jitsu Championships RecapMon, 03 Feb 2020 21:42:55 +0000Before recapping this past weekend's IBJJF European Jiu-Jitsu Championships event. Coach Ben and Jim take pause to acknowledge the untimely passing of a sports icon and legend who exemplified the champion spirit, dedication to craft and a spartan work ethic. Rest in paradise to Kobe Bryant and all the others involved in the unfortunate event that took lives, but not their spirit.]]>Before recapping this past weekend's IBJJF European Jiu-Jitsu Championships event. Coach Ben and Jim take pause to acknowledge the untimely passing of a sports icon and legend who exemplified the champion spirit, dedication to craft and a spartan work ethic. Rest in paradise to Kobe Bryant and all the others involved in the unfortunate event that took lives, but not their spirit.]]>35:39nofullCoach Ben ZOvercoming PlateausOvercoming PlateausThu, 23 Jan 2020 20:21:13 +0000Coach Ben dives into the concept of plateaus and the idea that they may not be so bad after all (with proper mental framing).]]>Coach Ben dives into the concept of plateaus and the idea that they may not be so bad after all (with proper mental framing).]]>28:31no117fullCoach Ben ZChanging AcademiesChanging AcademiesThu, 23 Jan 2020 19:47:36 +0000There are a few reasons that you may need/want to change your academy. What's the best approach to go about it? Coach Ben & Jim delve into some considerations to make the transition as smooth as possible.]]>There are a few reasons that you may need/want to change your academy. What's the best approach to go about it? Coach Ben & Jim delve into some considerations to make the transition as smooth as possible.]]>54:43no116fullStarting a Strength Training ProgramStarting a Strength Training ProgramMon, 13 Jan 2020 20:42:44 +0000Coach Ben gives you some considerations you should take when you're ready to start a strength training program.]]>Coach Ben gives you some considerations you should take when you're ready to start a strength training program.]]>36:52no115fullGym CultureGym CultureFri, 03 Jan 2020 20:29:50 +0000Coach Ben and Jim Lawson talk about the importance and nuances of gym culture that will help maximize your experience on the mats.]]>Coach Ben and Jim Lawson talk about the importance and nuances of gym culture that will help maximize your experience on the mats.]]>47:36no114fullNo-Gi Worlds & Quintet Ultra RecapNo-Gi Worlds & Quintet Ultra RecapWed, 18 Dec 2019 01:13:08 +0000No-Gi Worlds & Quintet Ultra Recap. Jiu-Jitsu talk.]]>No-Gi Worlds & Quintet Ultra Recap. Jiu-Jitsu talk.]]>47:55nofullCoach Ben ZProtein IntakeProtein IntakeWed, 18 Dec 2019 00:37:03 +0000Protein intake is discussed. We talk about amount, type, and quality as well as practical recommendations.]]>Protein intake is discussed. We talk about amount, type, and quality as well as practical recommendations.]]>17:16no113fullCoach Ben ZJoint PainJoint PainWed, 18 Dec 2019 00:28:04 +0000Joint pain is something that most jiu-jitsu athletes face at some point in their training. We talk about how to deal with it and strategies involved with recovery.]]>Joint pain is something that most jiu-jitsu athletes face at some point in their training. We talk about how to deal with it and strategies involved with recovery.]]>50:39no112fullCoach Ben ZCurrent Jiu-Jitsu Trends & TrainingCurrent Jiu-Jitsu Trends & TrainingWed, 18 Dec 2019 00:09:24 +0000We talk about current trends in training and coaching after ADCC. No-Gi Grappling and Jiu-Jitsu.]]>We talk about current trends in training and coaching after ADCC. No-Gi Grappling and Jiu-Jitsu.]]>24:43no111fullCoach Ben ZWeight Cutting for Jiu-Jitsu CompetitionWeight Cutting for Jiu-Jitsu CompetitionFri, 06 Dec 2019 02:46:14 +0000This episode focuses on cutting weight and weight management for Jiu-Jitsu competitions. Weigh-ins often occur immediately before competition begins in most jiu-jitsu competitons using the tournament format. My entire approach is outlined in the episode.]]>51:14no110fullCoach Ben ZPolaris 12 RecapMon, 02 Dec 2019 23:48:14 +0000Coach Ben recaps Polaris 12

]]>39:53nofullSpyder King of Kings BJJ Invitational Championship 2019 RECAPSpyder King of Kings BJJ Invitational Championship 2019 RECAPFri, 29 Nov 2019 00:18:24 +0000Jim and Ben talk about the highest paid BJJ event ever, the production, and the tactics of the competitors. Coach Ben offers some practical tips as well as analysis of the matches.]]>Jim and Ben talk about the highest paid BJJ event ever, the production, and the tactics of the competitors. Coach Ben offers some practical tips as well as analysis of the matches.]]>49:15nofullCoach Ben ZIntroductionIntroductionWed, 13 Nov 2019 23:07:33 +0000Introduction]]>Introduction]]>02:59nofullCoach Ben ZCSAC New Weigh-in Rule for MMACSAC New Weigh-in Rule for MMAWed, 13 Nov 2019 20:53:59 +0000I am joined by Jim Lawson, owner of JiuJitsu Magazine and we discuss the new CSAC weigh-in rule in which a fight will be cancelled if a fighter weighs in at over 15% of the contracted weight.]]>I am joined by Jim Lawson, owner of JiuJitsu Magazine and we discuss the new CSAC weigh-in rule in which a fight will be cancelled if a fighter weighs in at over 15% of the contracted weight.]]>12:38no19fullCoach Ben ZChris Allsopp MMA Betting TipsChris Allsopp MMA Betting TipsWed, 13 Nov 2019 20:52:46 +0000I am joined with Mr. Chris Allsopp of mmabettingtips.com

We talk about everything from USADA impacting MMA Betting. To the strategies of gambling online.

]]>I am joined with Mr. Chris Allsopp of mmabettingtips.com

We talk about everything from USADA impacting MMA Betting. To the strategies of gambling online.

]]>02:40:06no18fullCoach Ben ZAlan Aragon on Nutrition for Combat Sports AthletesAlan Aragon on Nutrition for Combat Sports AthletesTue, 20 Nov 2018 09:42:56 +0000I have waited 5 years for Mr. Alan Aragon (@thealanaragon) to go on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast to talk to Joe about a ton of nutrition topics. For reasons Alan explains on the podcast, it never happened yet so I am taking things into my own hands.

Follow Alan on Instagram @thealanaragon Check out his website at alanaragon.com

Follow me on Instagram @coachbz Check out my website at coachbz.com

]]>I have waited 5 years for Mr. Alan Aragon (@thealanaragon) to go on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast to talk to Joe about a ton of nutrition topics. For reasons Alan explains on the podcast, it never happened yet so I am taking things into my own hands.

Follow Alan on Instagram @thealanaragon Check out his website at alanaragon.com

Follow me on Instagram @coachbz Check out my website at coachbz.com

]]>02:46:10no17fullCoach Ben ZMr. Stephan Kesting Interviews MeMr. Stephan Kesting Interviews MeMon, 14 May 2018 00:53:26 +0000This was a podcast interview I did for Mr. Stephan Kesting of GrappleArts for his podcast named "The Strenuous Life Podast".

In this podcast, we discuss a ton of things ranging from Critical Thinking, to Pain Science, to Supplements, to BJJ, and specific exercises for strength and conditioning with an emphasis on combat sports.

]]>This was a podcast interview I did for Mr. Stephan Kesting of GrappleArts for his podcast named "The Strenuous Life Podast".

In this podcast, we discuss a ton of things ranging from Critical Thinking, to Pain Science, to Supplements, to BJJ, and specific exercises for strength and conditioning with an emphasis on combat sports.

]]>01:35:52no16fullCoach Ben ZSupplements for General HealthSupplements for General HealthMon, 07 May 2018 04:08:46 +0000Coach Ben and Royce talk what supplements to take for general health. Multivitamin, Fish Oil, Vitamin D, Magnesium, Curcumin, Vitamin C, Protein Powder, Creatine.]]>28:49no15fullCoach Ben ZShould I count calories?Should I count calories?Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:50:01 +0000Coach Ben and Royce talk whether you should count calories, whether you should count macronutrients, and the basically immutable concept of calories in vs calories out. ]]>Coach Ben and Royce talk whether you should count calories, whether you should count macronutrients, and the basically immutable concept of calories in vs calories out. ]]>16:43no14fullCoach Ben ZBreaking down Pain ScienceBreaking down Pain ScienceThu, 16 Nov 2017 18:18:45 +0000Coach Ben and Royce talk about pain science. How pain works in the body, and how negative thought and nocebo play a big role in experiencing pain.]]>Coach Ben and Royce talk about pain science. How pain works in the body, and how negative thought and nocebo play a big role in experiencing pain.]]>42:40no13fullCoach Ben ZFree Weights vs. Bodyweight/TRX TrainingFree Weights vs. Bodyweight/TRX TrainingWed, 08 Nov 2017 04:04:35 +0000Coach Ben and Royce talk about the benefits and differences between free weights vs. bodyweight/trx/suspension training.]]>Coach Ben and Royce talk about the benefits and differences between free weights vs. bodyweight/trx/suspension training.]]>09:35no12fullCoach Ben ZHow do I get rid of my midsection?How do I get rid of my midsection?Tue, 24 Oct 2017 17:29:24 +0000Coach Ben and Royce talk about strategies to get rid of midsection, or more precisely abdominal fat.]]>Coach Ben and Royce talk about strategies to get rid of midsection, or more precisely abdominal fat.]]>14:38noCoach Ben Z is a Strength and Conditioning Coach, Sports Nutritionist, Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt, #askcoachben, coachbz.com11fullCoach Ben Z